Obliques

Russian Twist

Starting position

  • Sit, upper body leaning back slightly, feet on the floor or raised.
  • Hands or a weight in front of the chest.

Execution

  • Rotate the upper body alternately to the left and right.
  • Move from the torso, not just the arms.

Common mistakes

  • Rounded back.
  • Moving only the arms.
  • Too fast.